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EP 56: Sensory Science in Africa, Preventing Food Fraud, GLP-1 Skepticism

Award-winning sensory scientist Henriette de Kock discusses her efforts to adapt sensory science practices to effectively address the food preferences and cultural traditions of African consumers. Michigan State University’s Dr. John Spink, the world’s leading expert on food frau ...  Show more

EP 55: Rethinking Approaches to Obesity, Precision Fermentation Takes Off, GLP-1 Drugs: A Boon for Product Development

Obesity policy expert Ted Kyle shares his thoughts on how the food industry should respond to consumers’ need for more healthful food options, and why he’s not a fan of the food as medicine concept. Process engineer Shalima Sreenath, whose previous work with Beyond Meat focused o ...  Show more

EP 54: Honey’s Aroma and Sweetness, Can We Refine the Definition of UPFs?

Food Technology’s deputy managing editor Kelly Hensel spoke with assistant professor and lead researcher Emily Mayhew about the mechanics of honey’s sweetness, how aroma impacts perceived sweetness, and what product developers can take away from the research. Food Technology’s Ju ...  Show more

EP 53: A Food Scientist Processes Nova and UPFs, Red-Hot Food Dye Substitutes, What’s Next for America’s Dietary Guidelines?

Food scientist Matt Teegarden offers a thoughtful take on the high-profile food classification system Nova and its characterization of ultra-processed foods. IFT’s Renee Leber delves into food color additive bans, why color reformulations can be challenging, and what manufacturer ...  Show more

EP 52: 2025 Food Industry M&A Forecast, 2025 Food Safety Trends, Securing Research Funding

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the January 2025 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.  Jeff Grogg, a seasoned R&D professional who is founder and managing director of JPG Resources, shares his perspective on the 2025 food industry merger & a ...  Show more